5 destinations for visiting dasara in october
places to visit in october in north india | places to visit in october abroad | places to visit in october in south india It’s that time of the year again – good is going to destroy evil – and you must not miss the festivities across the country! Read on to get an idea of how various communities around India celebrate Dussehra. 1. Kolkata: Durga Puja Witness Kolkata in her glory, during Durga Puja, as this festival is known in West Bengal. Kolkata transforms into this beautifully noisy and colourful place with people dressed in traditional clothes. The music has this religious fervour to it and the cuisine is a foodie’s delight! Hop from one pandal to the next and experience the joy of unadulterated tradition. Spend an evening soaking up the culture at a dance performance – rock at a Dhaak and Dhanuchi show at aarti time. Keep the last day of Puja free and check out the famous Sindoor Khela – a very dramatic ceremony where married women dress up in ...